Which of the Following Is Not a Relationship Between Periodontal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease?

• A)Oral bacteria can easily spread into the bloodstream.
• B)Oral bacteria may attach to fatty plaques in the coronary arteries, contributing to clot formation and heart attacks.
• C)A person with periodontal disease is more than three times more susceptible to coronary heart disease and stroke.
• D)All of the above show the relationship.

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